Hockey conflict between Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes.
The Vancouver Canucks and the Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off on December 13, 2021, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The game will kick off at 06:00 (Moscow time).
In their latest outing, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes led the offensive charge for the Canucks, but their efforts have not been enough to significantly impact their standing in the conference. The Canucks currently sit 13th with 24 points after 28 games, and have a goal differential of -14.
On the other hand, the Hurricanes are currently 6th in the East with 37 points after 25 games, and boast a impressive goal differential of +26. Sebastian Aho scored both goals for the Hurricanes in their latest game, including the game-winner in overtime.
The Hurricanes will be without Jake Gardiner, Jordan Martinook, and Steven Lorentz for the matchup, but their superior form is expected to allow them to overcome the Canucks on their home ice. Meanwhile, the Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko, Jay Beagle, Tyler Myers, Travis Hamonic, and Alex Edler.
The Hurricanes have also been more convincing and continue to solidify their position in the East. They have won their last three games, including a 2-1 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames on the road. The Canucks, on the other hand, have won three consecutive games, with their latest victory being a shootout win at home against Winnipeg, 4-3.
Despite the lack of specific pregame analytics or expert predictions from December 2021, the Hurricanes are predicted to win the game against the Canucks. J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes are the Canucks' top scorers, while Sebastian Aho has been the Hurricanes' offensive leader.
[1] NHL futures odds for 2025-26 [2] Unrelated NHL game predictions
- The Hurricanes, currently in a strong form, are predicted to win the NHL game against the Canucks on December 13, 2021, despite the Canucks having won their last three games.
- Despite the Canucks' offensive efforts by players like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, the Hurricanes' impressive goal differential of +26 and their recent form make them favorites in their NHL game against the Canucks on December 13, 2021, with Sebastian Aho being their top scorer.
